Description
The Saskatoon CarShare Co-operative (SCC) is a co-operative that provides car-sharing services in Saskatoon. SCC requires a dynamic and progressive individual to fill this exciting position. We are seeking someone with a passion for sustainability, co-operatives and community engagement. This 14-week placement will focus on two main initiatives: raising awareness of SCC in the community and recruiting members. The ideal candidate will be able to manage the following responsibilities while also developing an effective marketing plan and taking the necessary steps to launch that plan into motion.
Responsibilities:
- Provide orientations and facilitate paperwork processes for new members
- Maintain SCC software, internal folders and files, and databases(database of stakeholders and members, Google drive repository of documents)
- Organize meetings, table events, and organize other ways to provide information to the community about the SCC and its initiatives
- Co-ordinate media relations programs for the SCC (website, Facebook, Twitter); manage media lists, write press releases (and other necessary documents); coordinate media requests and publication of promotional materials
- Network with community groups/businesses to establish new partnerships
- Oversee the position of Maintenance Staff
- Ensure the SCC telephone is monitored
Qualifications:
- Excellent relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills
- Experience in volunteer recruitment and supervision
- Knowledge of budgeting, economics and finance
- Computer skills and ability to work fluently in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Internet and Email
- Time and project management skills; able to work independently and under changing circumstances within deadlines
- A desire to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and see fewer vehicles on our roads!
Requirements:
- Must be a student who plans to return to full-time studies in the fall
- Valid Class 5 license
Skills and Abilities
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Essential Skills
- Computer use
- Job task planning and organizing
- Critical thinking
- Oral communication
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Electronic mail
- Internet browser
- Project management software
- Database software
- Word processing software
SCC is committed to employment equity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. People of aboriginal ancestry, with disabilities or visible minorities are invited to identify as so. Send resume and cover letter (in .doc or .rtf format) by email to: Saskatoon CarShare Cooperative at scc.coordinator@gmail.com with "Communication and Member Engagement Coordinator" in the subject line.
